a simple question
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a simple question
im not to smart on the car deals
but whats the point of switching your gears?? I hear people go faster and so forth. Can someone explain to me what the gears do, the cost, and what types there are?? (3.75 or 4.10s are what I know)
thx
but whats the point of switching your gears?? I hear people go faster and so forth. Can someone explain to me what the gears do, the cost, and what types there are?? (3.75 or 4.10s are what I know)
thx
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From: Lubbock,Tx
Gears simply change the ratio of the rpm that your motor turns to the speed your car is running, in simple terms. Lower gears (higher ratio number) usually make a car quite a bit quicker. Stock gears are generally for gas milage purposes. If your car has 273's, a set of 373's will probibly drop the 1/4 et down 35 tenths. It will cost about 250 in parts. A definate first mod choice for any car. Too low of a gear is also bad though. I run a 373 and it is the lowest I will go on an everyday driver steet machine. email me for more techinical info if you want. 
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1983 Camaro Z28
Goodwrench 350ci V8, Edelbrock TES Headers, Flowmaster Catback, MSD 6al and Blaster 2 coil, Edelbrock Performer intake, (Edelbrock Performer 600cfm carb.)- went back to q-jet!!! T5, 373 rear, Eibach springs, Cervin Vega speakers, Rock. Fos. Sub, Pioneer CD,
email-chris4421@hotmail.com
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"I used to be a Mustang Guy! I didn't know the power of the dark side!!"
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1983 Camaro Z28
Goodwrench 350ci V8, Edelbrock TES Headers, Flowmaster Catback, MSD 6al and Blaster 2 coil, Edelbrock Performer intake, (Edelbrock Performer 600cfm carb.)- went back to q-jet!!! T5, 373 rear, Eibach springs, Cervin Vega speakers, Rock. Fos. Sub, Pioneer CD,
email-chris4421@hotmail.com
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"I used to be a Mustang Guy! I didn't know the power of the dark side!!"
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From: Lubbock,Tx
that's 3-5 tenths. 
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1983 Camaro Z28
Goodwrench 350ci V8, Edelbrock TES Headers, Flowmaster Catback, MSD 6al and Blaster 2 coil, Edelbrock Performer intake, (Edelbrock Performer 600cfm carb.)- went back to q-jet!!! T5, 373 rear, Eibach springs, Cervin Vega speakers, Rock. Fos. Sub, Pioneer CD,
email-chris4421@hotmail.com
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"I used to be a Mustang Guy! I didn't know the power of the dark side!!"
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1983 Camaro Z28
Goodwrench 350ci V8, Edelbrock TES Headers, Flowmaster Catback, MSD 6al and Blaster 2 coil, Edelbrock Performer intake, (Edelbrock Performer 600cfm carb.)- went back to q-jet!!! T5, 373 rear, Eibach springs, Cervin Vega speakers, Rock. Fos. Sub, Pioneer CD,
email-chris4421@hotmail.com
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"I used to be a Mustang Guy! I didn't know the power of the dark side!!"
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From: Loveland, OH, US
Car: 4
Engine: 6
Transmission: 5
The gears in the rear end determine the ratio of driveshaft revolutions, which in effect is engine revolutions, to wheel revolutions. More engine revs per wheel revs = more acceleration. Less engine revs per wheel rev = lower fuel consumption and emissions. Which one of these 2 choices is Detroit concerned with these days? That's why everybody on this BBS wants to change gears.
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